Therapist profile
Angela Meche, LCSW
Louisiana
LCSW - Stress and Trauma focused
Continue with AngelaWhere Angela stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Louisiana / 10191
- NPI
- 1235886458
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Louisiana
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Motivational interviewing
About Angela
Angela Meche is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Louisiana with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, family tensions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and issues around self-esteem. Angela emphasizes that each person knows their own story and has strengths to draw on when challenges arise.
Her sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation. She listens first, then helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Angela uses clear tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also brings client-centered methods that keep the client’s priorities central during planning.
Mindfulness techniques are part of her work when the goal is managing overwhelm or staying present during difficult emotions. Motivational interviewing is used to help people find reasons to change that actually matter to them. These approaches are presented in straightforward terms so clients can try them between sessions.
People who have lived through adoption or foster care challenges, caregiving burdens, medical crises like cancer, or end-of-life care often come for focused support. Angela also helps people dealing with codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.
She asks clients to choose their first step by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session options should be confirmed before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Angela commonly uses client-centered therapy to keep the work focused on what matters most to the person. That approach involves listening closely, reflecting what the client says, and shaping sessions around the client's goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy is used to identify patterns in thinking and behavior and to introduce concrete exercises people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or manage stress.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Angela will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she will adjust the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. One practical benefit of online sessions is that they can fit into a busy day more easily, for example allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. Online work also makes it simpler to practice mindfulness or CBT exercises in the setting where the client lives and notices daily patterns. If you want to get started, use the platform's matching questionnaire and schedule the first session to discuss which approach and format suit you best.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues, plus related concerns such as codependency and caregiving stress.
How would she approach therapy?
Her style is client-centered with practical tools. She uses cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people make changes that fit their life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with people across a range of stressors and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location; confirm pricing details before you sign up.
What are the steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.